New Books: February 2020
Business/Commerce
Radical Collaboration, 2nd Edition
The second edition of the essential guide, updated with new research and observations to help twenty-first century organizations create models for effective collaboration. Collaborative skills […]
Read MoreDisabilities
Life After Deaf
From a renowned media critic to a man with sudden and full hearing loss, Noel Holston ran the gauntlet of diagnoses, health insurance, and cochlear […]
Read MoreEducation
Where Teachers Thrive
In Where Teachers Thrive, Susan Moore Johnson outlines an argument about the importance of the school environment in nurturing high-quality teaching.
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
Cannabis Jobs
An in-depth guide for those entering the job market or looking to change careers in the growing marijuana industry. As of 2019, ten states (and […]
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Food Town, USA
Look at any list of America’s top foodie cities and you probably won’t find Boise, Idaho or Sitka, Alaska. Yet they are the new face […]
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The Heart of the Lakes
The water corridor that defines southeast Michigan sits at the heart of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem, the Great Lakes. Over forty-three trillion gallons of […]
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Troubled Water
Seth M. Siegel shows how our drinking water got contaminated, what it may be doing to us, and what we must do to make it […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Would I Lie to You?
Go ahead. I can handle the truth. We protest when we don’t get it. We divorce spouses who withhold it. We insist our children practice […]
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The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need
From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and […]
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The Power of Bad
Why are we devastated by a word of criticism even when it’s mixed with lavish praise? Because our brains are wired to focus on the […]
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Primitive Technology
From the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the […]
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The Turn-On
Steven Goldstein, a civil rights leader who has worked in politics, business and entertainment, breaks down the industry of creating likeability and how public figures […]
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Why Are We Yelling?
Have you ever walked away from an argument and suddenly thought of all the brilliant things you wish you’d said? Do you avoid certain family […]
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You’re Not Listening
When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you? On social media, we shape our personal narratives. At parties, […]
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Tiny Habits
The world’s leading expert on habit formation shows how you can have a happier, healthier life: by starting small. Myth: Change is hard. Reality: Change […]
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Better Buses, Better Cities
Imagine a bus system that is fast, frequent, and reliable–what would that change about your city? Buses can and should be the cornerstone of urban […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
Outsmart Your Smartphone
Between social media, texting, video streaming, and online shopping, many people struggle with “smartphone syndrome,” and are looking to find balance in our screen-obsessed world. […]
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Who Says You’re Dead?
Offers challenging ethical dilemmas and asks readers, What would you do? A daughter gets tested to see if she’s a match to donate a kidney […]
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24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day A Week
In 24/6, Tiffany Shlain explores how turning off screens one day a week can work wonders on your brain, body, and soul. Internet pioneer and […]
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Physical Intelligence
Elegantly written and deeply grounded in personal experience–works by Oliver Sacks come to mind–Physical Intelligence gives us a clear, illuminating examination of the intricate, mutually […]
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The Art of Taking It Easy
From a psychologist and stand-up comedian comes a practical, yet laugh-out-loud guide to embracing humor to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life. Dr. […]
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The Brain Health Book
John Randolph translates this science in an engaging and accessible way, including the brain- boosting effects of exercise, social activity, mental stimulation, task management strategies, […]
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Freedom From Family Dysfunction
Kenneth Perlmutter, a California psychologist with 30-plus years in the field, has written Freedom from Family Dysfunction specifically for family members who love someone battling […]
Read MoreHistory
The American Story
Co-founder of The Carlyle Group and patriotic philanthropist David M. Rubenstein takes readers on a sweeping journey across the grand arc of the American story […]
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Overground Railroad
The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists Published from 1936 to […]
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It Happened in Ohio
Thirty episodes from the history of the Buckeye State, including memorable events such as the Kent State Riots, but also featuring lesser-known tales.
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America for Americans
An award-winning historian reframes our continuing debate over immigration with a compelling history of xenophobia in the United States and its devastating impact The United […]
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Jefferson’s White House
In telling the story of the first president to occupy the White House for his full term, James B. Conroy, author of the award-winning Lincoln’s […]
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Why They Marched
Looking beyond the national leadership of the suffrage movement, an acclaimed historian gives voice to the thousands of women from different backgrounds, races, and religions […]
Read MoreLaw/Government
Desk 88: Eight Progressive Senators Who Changed America
Since his election to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Ohio’s Sherrod Brown has sat on the Senate floor at a mahogany desk with a proud […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Become: The Five Commitments of Purposeful Leadership
Become a leader worth following by using the proven, evidence-based methods of the widely respected, global leadership firm Linkage, Inc. and leadership development expert Mark […]
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Power and Impact (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
With formal authority comes power. But few people realize that informal power—the kind that doesn’t come with a title—can have just as much impact. How […]
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Above the Line
A leadership consultant and neuropsychologist identify the universal habits of the heart and mind–the keys to unlocking our true potential, creating our best selves and […]
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How to Be an Inclusive Leader
Internationally acclaimed diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown shows how we can all shift our perspectives to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. She […]
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Everyone Deserves a Great Manager
From the organizational experts at Franklin Covey, an essential guide to becoming the great manager every team deserves. A practical must-read, Franklin Covey’s Everyone Deserves […]
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